Or just buy it in gallon jugs and put it in a regular spray bottle so you have infinite control over the amount and also the size and shape of the stream. Fine narrow stream for pinpoint placement or wide misting stream if you need to cover a large area. Also about 5x cheaper per gallon that way.
I had this thought as well. But that's more storage and clutter potentially. My wd40 in the gallon went bad. I guess I wasn't using it enough. I ended up with some half ass wd40
Aaron - what a great idea! I have often thought the spray control on WD-40 was imprecise, but I didn't know that there was a simple way to remedy the situation!
@JRP3 Simple if you have a lathe. Every fabricator should own one. I don't use the cans, I use reusable containers with better control and pressurized air for propellant.
@Proxy Panda simple can be a relative term correct? You're talking to Ron Covell. Yes, this is simple for someone like that. Heck it's simple for me. Get a lathe and machine some aluminum. It's simple...
@@christopherpoole2185 That's a pretty smart way of doing it. If we could get an adaptor (maybe airsoft adaptor might work), then we could fill it with liquid propane so it would truly last a long time.
Finally somebody said it. Nice to see that other people have the same problem. When I asked my wife what she thought of the new nozzle design of WD-40 I got stupid look back. :( But yes, I can't fathom why would change the design of one of the most used spray bottels in the world to such a shit solution. Also the hinge is horrible because the seal is shit and after a while it starts leaking everywhere. Where is your webshop where I can order these things?
@@yveslegrand9826 Actually you can. This video doesn't imply anything and if someone else went to try to patent this, this video would prevent that as it shows prior art.
This is similar to PB Blasters new nozzle. There’s a “volume control lever” on it basically restricting how much you press the button. It’s nice when you don’t feel like wearing/smelling like PB Blaster. Love your Videos 6061! Always impressed!
Same here. I buy a case of empty spray bottles for a around $1 per and just print a label for whatever goes in them. Every now and then there's one with an issue but they're so cheap it doesn't matter. Bonus you can hang them buy the handle 😂
I bought a spray can and a gallon of WD-40. After two fills the can leaks and the nozzle drips, The company I worked for bought all lube and cleaners in bulk. they supplied plastic spray bottles.
Thats why I have WD40 in a small bottle with a small Luer lock needle (taken from a 5l canister). Same for cutting oil and iso propanol. Total cost is like 1€ per bottle+needle.
Those little bottles are great. I use the dip tubes from old spray bottles/ cans to make refilling "needles", so no funnels or mess. You can get extra long irrigation needles for them too, which are awesome for getting oil into tight spots.
I love well thought out engineering when it helps with everyday problems. The problem is the manufacturer don’t think about different use case scenarios. That’s why it’s up to the user to use the product for certain amount of time to see the flaws of the item and correct them. Good job 👏
Awesome idea. And I thought I was the only one with constant problems with that nozzle! I gave up and use one of my kids' "Spill Proof Paint Cup" with some buttercut in it and a brush.
I like your solution a lot. I used to buy the 1 gallon and 5 gallon containers and the hand sprayers. It was cheaper that way but the main thing was using a spillmaster or homemade equivalent with a brush. You can control your use a lot better that way.
I can always appreciate these types of ideas. I like it! I may not have a lathe but I have a 3d printer that I may be able to use to make a pb blaster type adjuster. maybe something that fits underneath the nozzle..
Your always thinking outside the box, Perfect! Its a total conspiracy, I was so frustrated that "they" "forced" me to purchase the "gallon containers" to use mini-funnels that "spill everywhere" for my old-time dimple oiling cans. I did feel slightly vindicated since I purchased the dimple oiling cans new, over forty years ago. Your micro-dose dispenser is way more convenient for that liquid gold fish-oil.
There's only one advantage to the genuine nozzle, and that's if you live in a damp environment, like the UK in winter it keeps your machines oiled😂 and slow rusting. Nice job as always, thanks.
For the running out of propellant problem, I use a rubber tipped blow nozzle and put a hunk of rod the right length in it so you push down on the plastic stem of the can just as the rubber seals it and give it a shot of compressor air (don't go hog wild; I have never blown up a can but...)
Thank you for sharing. We've all noticed the problem, but unfortunately most of us (me) don't have the talent or skill to create the solution. Fantastic! I think you should patent your design. I want one. I'm sure most of the people who view it will want one. If you patent it, you can sell the design. You deserve it. Thanks again for sharing. This is why I think RUclips is great. Sharing. Thank you.
While your solution is elegant and beautiful, I have found that the "Industrial Size" WD40 cans work pretty well for me. Instead of the stupid leaky flip top, they have an old school top with a detachable straw. Straw snaps into the lid, when I want to use it, I can just pop the top off and spray for a mist, or I can shove the straw in the tip (with the lid still snapped to it) and spray away. Works pretty well for me, but I probably don't grab the can as often as some of you guys so YMMV.
Ever since I was a teenager working on things the smell of WD-40 has always given me migraines. I don’t know what’s in it but, it doesn’t happen with other penetrating oils like PB Blaster, etc.
Nice! I’m only a hobby mechanic, but bought a 5 litre can of WD40 ages ago. I can’t see the point in buying propellant I don’t need! A drip from an oil can does for my usage. Don’t need a spray at all. Les in UK
That's one thing I love about Kroil (besides the smell). It might not be the best penetrating fluid and it costs a lot, but a can lasts forever and doesn't make a mess thanks to how soft it sprays. Wish they made a WD40 style product as well to fill the gap until I'm cool enough to get a lathe and copy your idea.
I've been using that to cut aluminum with my Milwaukee metal saw, working with 3003. Without it it loads the blade up, with it it cuts like butter and blades last forever. Awesome stuff
Thats what its all about, messin around in the shop commin up with cool ideas! My problem with wd-40 in a can is i always run out of propellant. And theres sometimes a 1/4 of a can of wd-40 and no way to get it out. We still have the red caps for our cans by the way lol. So i got the pump and spray bottle and a jug of wd-40 that i top it up with periodically, works pretty good, never run out of air.
I don't have a need for such precise control, but this sure is cool! Im usually soaking a large area on purpose. Hey honey, here's reason #2023 why I need a lathe!
i have an old flip nozzle can like cigarette lighter fluid used to come in . when a wd can runs out of propellant , i punch a hole in it , pop the top off the fluid can , and drain the rest into the little can . can't spray up , but otherwise very useful and long lasting . an old pump style oil can filled with used motor oil will often work just as well as the wd , and it's free .
A gallon metal jug and a spray bottle for wd-40 is around $40.00 for a new spray bottle and 35$ for the WD. Seems like a lot less work to buy the spray bottle and its more convenient. Thats all ive ever used at shops
Really well done project. Lacking the skills and tools to make one, I’m just gonna get a clicky oil can and re-fill it from one of those half gallon WD40 cans.
Now that is badass! I’ve said they same damn thing about the massive waste when all I need is a drop. I’d love to make a set here to do the exact same thing. Well done and thanks for sharing. Can you share design dimensions?
The most important thing to me is when the can falls off my table it does not break off the white nipple that sticks out. That funky cap that is comes with does that reasonably well.
I LOL'ed at the [angrily shakes first at broken reverse]. The worst is when the can falls off the table and the nib breaks off - then you're just hosed and the can is useless unless you drill a hole and let all the pressure out and then just manually dribble the stuff out through the hole. That seems to happen to me a lot - f'ing clutz always knocking the cans over...
love tool making videos Now I have to add......a plastic squeeze bottle can give you the drop or two of oil needed for a task. Unless WD-40 would go bad in a non-pressurized bottle.....
Yup, that ticks me off as well. I bought a 5L and spray bottle, but it and every other bottle quickly goes bad and puts more on your hands than anywhere else. My solution is a small bottle and brush - nowhere near as nice as yours - but it works 😜
I’m sure others have recommended this already, but you wouldn’t regret switching to buying WD-40 in a container and refilling a trigger sprayer instead!
Or just buy it in gallon jugs and put it in a regular spray bottle so you have infinite control over the amount and also the size and shape of the stream. Fine narrow stream for pinpoint placement or wide misting stream if you need to cover a large area. Also about 5x cheaper per gallon that way.
And spray some in a cup and use an acid brush for machining
This is also what I do. Less waste too as not throwing cans away.
I had this thought as well. But that's more storage and clutter potentially. My wd40 in the gallon went bad. I guess I wasn't using it enough. I ended up with some half ass wd40
I do this with the spray bottles as well as needle oiler bottles.
Shhhh….you’re ruining it! I was going to recommend an oil gun. He should already have one for the way oil.
Aaron - what a great idea! I have often thought the spray control on WD-40 was imprecise, but I didn't know that there was a simple way to remedy the situation!
Simple?
@JRP3 Simple if you have a lathe. Every fabricator should own one.
I don't use the cans, I use reusable containers with better control and pressurized air for propellant.
Simple?
@Proxy Panda simple can be a relative term correct? You're talking to Ron Covell. Yes, this is simple for someone like that. Heck it's simple for me. Get a lathe and machine some aluminum. It's simple...
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All You Guys...
Cool nozzle. My problem with wd-40 is usually the cans run out of gas before they run out of product.
You can refill by fitting a tyre valve
@@dunc71 that's next after the adjustable nozzle mod 👍
I just used compressed air nozzle to blow back into the neck. Works for me
@@christopherpoole2185 That's a pretty smart way of doing it. If we could get an adaptor (maybe airsoft adaptor might work), then we could fill it with liquid propane so it would truly last a long time.
Cool. Didn't know you could do this.
Finally somebody said it. Nice to see that other people have the same problem. When I asked my wife what she thought of the new nozzle design of WD-40 I got stupid look back. :( But yes, I can't fathom why would change the design of one of the most used spray bottels in the world to such a shit solution. Also the hinge is horrible because the seal is shit and after a while it starts leaking everywhere. Where is your webshop where I can order these things?
Excellent idea! Bit of knurling would finish it off nicely.
Finer pitch threads and knurling, agreed
Came here to say this, you beat me to it!
That is genius. You should patent that immediately.
Unfortunately, it's no way to patent a design after it was made public😅
Impossible, the video shows the invention before filing. So it's now state of the art.
@@yveslegrand9826 Actually you can. This video doesn't imply anything and if someone else went to try to patent this, this video would prevent that as it shows prior art.
@@ChrisMuncy sauf les chinois 😅
No need to patented it the new wd40 and PB blaster cans already have a selector switch for this reason
This may actually be the smartest and most useful thing I've watched you make on this channel. Nicely done
maybe you haven't been watching very long....
This is similar to PB Blasters new nozzle. There’s a “volume control lever” on it basically restricting how much you press the button. It’s nice when you don’t feel like wearing/smelling like PB Blaster. Love your Videos 6061! Always impressed!
I've been happy with the new PB nozzle. So happy I have even taken if off and put it on cans of other stuff.
Conspiracy. I buy a gallon of WD and refill a spray bottle as needed. God bless.
Same here. I buy a case of empty spray bottles for a around $1 per and just print a label for whatever goes in them. Every now and then there's one with an issue but they're so cheap it doesn't matter. Bonus you can hang them buy the handle 😂
I bought a spray can and a gallon of WD-40. After two fills the can leaks and the nozzle drips, The company I worked for bought all lube and cleaners in bulk. they supplied plastic spray bottles.
Thats why I have WD40 in a small bottle with a small Luer lock needle (taken from a 5l canister). Same for cutting oil and iso propanol. Total cost is like 1€ per bottle+needle.
Those little bottles are great. I use the dip tubes from old spray bottles/ cans to make refilling "needles", so no funnels or mess. You can get extra long irrigation needles for them too, which are awesome for getting oil into tight spots.
I love well thought out engineering when it helps with everyday problems. The problem is the manufacturer don’t think about different use case scenarios. That’s why it’s up to the user to use the product for certain amount of time to see the flaws of the item and correct them. Good job 👏
Looks like I'm building this tomorrow! Thanks for sharing!
Very clever. I have often wondered about making a nozzle, but your adjustability concept is really good. Thanks for sharing that.
you are a genius bro, just patent it and start mass production… I would buy 3 sets please 🙏🙏👍👍👍💪
The new 6061-40. excellent video. 👍
Awesome idea. And I thought I was the only one with constant problems with that nozzle! I gave up and use one of my kids' "Spill Proof Paint Cup" with some buttercut in it and a brush.
I like your solution a lot. I used to buy the 1 gallon and 5 gallon containers and the hand sprayers. It was cheaper that way but the main thing was using a spillmaster or homemade equivalent with a brush. You can control your use a lot better that way.
Genius. I like the adjustable design. I’ll be making one of these for sure. Great idea!
I can always appreciate these types of ideas. I like it! I may not have a lathe but I have a 3d printer that I may be able to use to make a pb blaster type adjuster. maybe something that fits underneath the nozzle..
Your always thinking outside the box, Perfect! Its a total conspiracy, I was so frustrated that "they" "forced" me to purchase the "gallon containers" to use mini-funnels that "spill everywhere" for my old-time dimple oiling cans. I did feel slightly vindicated since I purchased the dimple oiling cans new, over forty years ago. Your micro-dose dispenser is way more convenient for that liquid gold fish-oil.
You mean thinking outside the can.
@Dan L.
This thinking was done in a 53' box, outside the cans
There's only one advantage to the genuine nozzle, and that's if you live in a damp environment, like the UK in winter it keeps your machines oiled😂 and slow rusting. Nice job as always, thanks.
For the running out of propellant problem, I use a rubber tipped blow nozzle and put a hunk of rod the right length in it so you push down on the plastic stem of the can just as the rubber seals it and give it a shot of compressor air (don't go hog wild; I have never blown up a can but...)
What an awesome design. This will be the first thing I make when I finally get a lathe. Thanks!!
Ingenious. And I thought it was only me who could not control those spray nozzles.
That was great! I couldn’t figure out how you were going to accomplish it.
Thank you for sharing. We've all noticed the problem, but unfortunately most of us (me) don't have the talent or skill to create the solution. Fantastic! I think you should patent your design. I want one. I'm sure most of the people who view it will want one. If you patent it, you can sell the design. You deserve it. Thanks again for sharing. This is why I think RUclips is great. Sharing. Thank you.
While your solution is elegant and beautiful, I have found that the "Industrial Size" WD40 cans work pretty well for me. Instead of the stupid leaky flip top, they have an old school top with a detachable straw. Straw snaps into the lid, when I want to use it, I can just pop the top off and spray for a mist, or I can shove the straw in the tip (with the lid still snapped to it) and spray away. Works pretty well for me, but I probably don't grab the can as often as some of you guys so YMMV.
You're videos are never disappointing!
Never
Ever since I was a teenager working on things the smell of WD-40 has always given me migraines. I don’t know what’s in it but, it doesn’t happen with other penetrating oils like PB Blaster, etc.
Nice! I’m only a hobby mechanic, but bought a 5 litre can of WD40 ages ago. I can’t see the point in buying propellant I don’t need! A drip from an oil can does for my usage. Don’t need a spray at all. Les in UK
Beautiful job!
I think Im most jealous of the time this guy must have on his hands to kill to start fixing problems like this.
Muy bueno, ingenioso, 👏👏👏👍
Saludos
Roberto-Cordoba Argentina
Great job well thought out an adjustable stop now I wont sleep all night thinking about how I can change so many other things
Bravo sir, can't wait to get to my lathe and make one for myself.
Yep, you could definitely sell these. Pure genius, but that's pretty much everything you do. :) Great work as always!
I think lots of product companies do this. Great channel 👍
I wish I could buy this man. Great work.
That's cool. How much pressure or how hard do you have to press the cap down with that modification? Cheers
That's one thing I love about Kroil (besides the smell). It might not be the best penetrating fluid and it costs a lot, but a can lasts forever and doesn't make a mess thanks to how soft it sprays. Wish they made a WD40 style product as well to fill the gap until I'm cool enough to get a lathe and copy your idea.
I've been using that to cut aluminum with my Milwaukee metal saw, working with 3003. Without it it loads the blade up, with it it cuts like butter and blades last forever. Awesome stuff
That's so cool! And simple. I hope that WD-40 will make a special WD-6061version. I'd buy it!
Great video.
Thats what its all about, messin around in the shop commin up with cool ideas! My problem with wd-40 in a can is i always run out of propellant. And theres sometimes a 1/4 of a can of wd-40 and no way to get it out. We still have the red caps for our cans by the way lol. So i got the pump and spray bottle and a jug of wd-40 that i top it up with periodically, works pretty good, never run out of air.
Beautiful.
It was always a concern when blasting a bolt it would come back in your eyes too.
So it's not just me then that thinks the same way as you do on this matter. what a genius you are for producing this fix. Reduce the waste for sure.
Make me one no?
Yes?
Most excellent idea.
Excellent presentation.
Excellent results.
🤜🤛
Right on.
I don't have a need for such precise control, but this sure is cool! Im usually soaking a large area on purpose.
Hey honey, here's reason #2023 why I need a lathe!
Never thought of it till I watched this, but yeah i agree conspiracy for me.
When we used to buy lubes in small cans with a cap on the straight nozzel, such as 3in1 oil, we all had complete flow control!
PB BLASTER needs your solution and a solution to keep the propellant in their cans! Good job Mysterious Craftsman. I hope you can profit from this. 💪🏆
Great tips !! 👍 Thank's
I also use wd against wasp nest. Without lighter. It works fine and they dont come again....
Best 6061 and gazzzz 👊✊💨💨💨
Absolutely fantastic 👍👍
I'm already making one 😁 Thanks 🙏
i have an old flip nozzle can like cigarette lighter fluid used to come in . when a wd can runs out of propellant , i punch a hole in it , pop the top off the fluid can , and drain the rest into the little can . can't spray up , but otherwise very useful and long lasting . an old pump style oil can filled with used motor oil will often work just as well as the wd , and it's free .
Great work 😀 you finally beck to RUclips. Cheers from Poland.
That's awesome, you could sell those! I'm now thinking to add a few orings to mine
The ironic part is all the wd-40 used to make this piece
A gallon metal jug and a spray bottle for wd-40 is around $40.00 for a new spray bottle and 35$ for the WD. Seems like a lot less work to buy the spray bottle and its more convenient. Thats all ive ever used at shops
Genio total el señor 6061!!!!
Very nice job. You should make and sell them.
For years I have been buying my WD-40 in gallon cans and using refillable spray bottles. I do like your solution.
Really well done project.
Lacking the skills and tools to make one, I’m just gonna get a clicky oil can and re-fill it from one of those half gallon WD40 cans.
I think PB Blaster has adjustable flow on theirs that limits how far down you push.
Very nice solution, although I would not use is as the excess WD-40 provides rust protection for my ever-rusting tools😇
Pb blaster has the sprayer like the wd40 but has an adjustable slide lever on the back for spray control 👍
For machining aluminum I buy it in the gallon jug and use their pump sprayer (windex bottle type) and little oiler.
I miss a lot your videos!
Now that is badass! I’ve said they same damn thing about the massive waste when all I need is a drop. I’d love to make a set here to do the exact same thing. Well done and thanks for sharing. Can you share design dimensions?
You should sell those things . I know that I would buy at least ten of them!
Great job. You could make a knurling, it would be even more handy.
Очень полезная штука . Доктор Дью будет в восторге .🇷🇺👍🇷🇺
Ill be making one of these also!
Bro you are awesome great work fantastic thanks for sharing genius idea's
Nice! I got some cans of CRC and the stem was slightly smaller .... leaked at the bottom of nozzle ....
use a piece of tig rod in the jacobs chuck in tail stock for a catcher for small parts when parting them off
Nice idea.
just one word: Bravo !!!!! 🤩
Wonderful
Genius, love it 👍
The most important thing to me is when the can falls off my table it does not break off the white nipple that sticks out. That funky cap that is comes with does that reasonably well.
I adore this. So fed up of swamping stuff with WD40 instead of just a drop.
I LOL'ed at the [angrily shakes first at broken reverse]. The worst is when the can falls off the table and the nib breaks off - then you're just hosed and the can is useless unless you drill a hole and let all the pressure out and then just manually dribble the stuff out through the hole. That seems to happen to me a lot - f'ing clutz always knocking the cans over...
What a great idea 👍
Doesn't the lubricant spread out to the edge of the spinning part, leaving the center to be drilled almost dry?
love tool making videos
Now I have to add......a plastic squeeze bottle can give you the drop or two of oil needed for a task. Unless WD-40 would go bad in a non-pressurized bottle.....
nice idea, i will rebuild it for my acetone can :D
Im going to need a half dozen of those
brilliant!
A nice little lathe project for a lunchtime
you should make these and put them on your store. You might have found a niche... 6061 - making good things better! I would definitely buy this.
this is really satisfying😮 I need one! 🤣 please! Hahaha Do you have a Shop? Hahaha
Yup, that ticks me off as well.
I bought a 5L and spray bottle, but it and every other bottle quickly goes bad and puts more on your hands than anywhere else.
My solution is a small bottle and brush - nowhere near as nice as yours - but it works 😜
would definitely buy this. amazing
This video is like that time hank hill couldnt open his wd40 so he takes out a smaller wd40 to lubricate the cap on the big wd40 lol
I’m sure others have recommended this already, but you wouldn’t regret switching to buying WD-40 in a container and refilling a trigger sprayer instead!
Amazing
That's why i but the 5l bottle. It doesn't come in spray. And for deep usage you can have a spray.
Seems reasonable, but what if I really like using the foot pedal?
Glad you said it. Guy made a Tig Button for his WD.
😂😂 well done, sir!
Super👍